Succasunna, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Succasunna: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Succasunna and Morris County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morris County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Morris County compares with New Jersey
Morris County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 1.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Morris County sits below New Jersey on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Morris County: 5.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 4,205 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morris County since 2015: 2,279 people were injured and 62 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Succasunna since 2015, this page uses Morris County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Succasunna with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-206 (5), SR-15 (3) and US-46 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
128 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (12% of them).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Succasunna fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morris County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- With 5.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| US-206 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| US-46 | 3 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
| CR-513 | 1 |
| CR-517 | 1 |
| CR-615 Howard Blvd | 1 |
| CR-625 Bartley Rd | 1 |
| North Bergen St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morris County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 965 |
| I-287 | 731 |
| US-46 | 166 |
| Nj 10 | 128 |
| Nj 24 | 125 |
| I-80 Secondary | 121 |
| Nj 15 | 117 |
| US-206 | 111 |
Succasunna at a glance
| Land area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07876) | $161,304 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07876) | $526,634 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morris County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 181 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 425 | +135% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 372 | -12% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 318 | -14% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 181 a year in the 1990s and 318 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Succasunna
How many truck crashes happen in Succasunna?
Morris County has had 4,205 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,279 people and killing 62.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Succasunna?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Succasunna since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Succasunna?
The worst month is August: 9.4% of truck crashes in Morris County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Succasunna?
128 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morris County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Succasunna compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morris County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Succasunna?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.